This Danish movie "Out of The Darkness" ( in Danish 'De Forbandede år 2' ) is a continuation of the popular WW II drama "Into The Darkness" ( in Danish 'De forbandede år' ) and it portraits the Danish Resistance movements fight. This movie takes place after 1943 where the official politic of 'corporation' comes to an end, and the Danish Resistance movement is gaining traction. The movie follows the Skov family from 1943 to the end of WWII. The growing opposition to the occupation and the increased brutality of the Germans have fatal consequences for the family.
Recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, Johanne is excited about seeing her daughter Lily. Eager to prove that she is fit to be a mother again, she takes Lily to the Tivoli amusement park. Amidst the noise and flashing lights, Johanne struggles to stay in control of herself and finally breaks down. Realizing how this affects Lily, she makes the toughest decision of her life and lets go of her daughter.
Recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, Johanne is excited about seeing her daughter Lily. Eager to prove that she is fit to be a mother again, she takes Lily to the Tivoli amusement park. Amidst the noise and flashing lights, Johanne struggles to stay in control of herself and finally breaks down. Realizing how this affects Lily, she makes the toughest decision of her life and lets go of her daughter.
Karlskov is a self made, successful owner of a large electronics factory, has a wife and five children. They live the good, privileged upper-class life on Strandvejen north of Copenhagen when the Nazis occupy Denmark in April 1940. Karl struggles to continue production at the factory, but to protect his family and employees he reluctantly begins to produce for the German market. It brings him into a controversial collaboration with the occupying power and causes painful breaks in the family.